The easiest way to travel from Hanoi to Cao Bang is by bus.

How far is Cao Bang from Hanoi?

The travel distance between Hanoi and Cao Bang is 282 km by road. The best option to travel from Hanoi to Cao Bang is taking a bus.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Cao Bang?

It takes 6-9 hours to get from Hanoi to Cao Bang by bus.

Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

There are two bus companies running the route Hanoi to Cao Bang.

Duc Duong Bus operates limousine minivans equipped with three rows of seats accommodating 7 passengers. Additionally, there is space for 1 extra passenger in the front of the van next to the driver.

Thanh Ly operates double-deck sleeper buses equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 44 passengers and 34 passengers as well as double-deck sleeper buses with private cabins and capacity for 24 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.

Where do buses from Hanoi to Cao Bang depart?

Most buses from Hanoi to Cao Bang depart from My Dinh Bus Station located at 20 Pham Hung Street, My Dinh, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi and the representative offices of the bus companies in Hoan Kim District, Hanoi.

Please arrive to the point of departure at least 30-60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer of passengers from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore customers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Hanoi to Cao Bang arrive?

Most buses from Hanoi to Cao Bang arrive at the representative offices of the bus companies in Cao Bang.

From Cao Bang, you can travel by bus to Ban Gioc or return to Hanoi and continue traveling by bus to other destinations in Northern Vietnam such as Bac Kan, Ha Giang, Sapa, Mu Cang Chai, Mai Chau, Moc Chau, Cat Ba, Ha Long and Ninh Binh.